Pride and Prejudice

From the director who brought you our Webby Award Honouree audiobook podcast production of Pride and Prejudice comes our latest Jane Austen adaption. Our not-for-profit community at Ballarat National Theatre is excited to share Persuasion like you’ve never heard it before, with twenty actors bringing the characters to life, ambient sounds setting the scene and original music compositions to capture your heart and connect you to Austen’s own words. Join us each week as we release new chapters....

Elizabeth has to explain herself to both Mr Bennet and Jane who think she is joking when she tells them her news, which sends shock waves through the local society. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our RedBubble store. This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Paul Roberts as Mr Bingley, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, James Ao as Mr Darcy, Amelia Pawsey as Kitty Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr B...

Mr Collins writes an odd letter to Mr Bennet, Darcy and Bingley return to Longbourn and Elizabeth the reveals the secret she has known. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our RedBubble store. This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, James Ao as Mr Darcy, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, and Shannon Nicholls as Mr Collins. This production is directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and prepared for production by ...

All of Jane's hopes are answered, Elizabeth receives an amazingly surprising visitor and faces down the formidable Lady Catherine De Bourgh. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our RedBubble store. This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Paul Roberts as Mr Bingley, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Kirily McKellor as Mary Bennet, Amelia Pawsey as Kitty Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, And Ell...

Rumour has it that a young man of large fortune has returned to Netherfield. Mrs Bennet ensures that he is invited to dinner. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our RedBubble store. This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Daisy Kate Kennington as Lydia Bennet, Amelia Pawsey as Kitty Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, Emma Wood as Mrs Phillips, Tess Parker as Pa...

Lydia and Wickham arrive at Longbourn. Elizabeth faces a conversation with Wickham and also learns an incredible secret. She appeals to her aunt for more information and her aunt provides it. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our RedBubble store. This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Daisy Kate Kennington as Lydia Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, and Elliott Gale as Mr Wickham. This ...

A letter from Mr Gardiner with some much welcome news. Elizabeth regrets who she has told about the scandal and worries it has ruined her future hopes. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our RedBubble store. This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Tim Murphy as Mr Gardiner, Emma Wood as Mrs Hill and introducing Jordan Ryan as the Butl...

Mr Bennet returns home after having no luck in finding his daughter in London, blaming himself for the situation his family is in. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our RedBubble store. This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, Amelia Pawsey as Kitty Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Ang Cuy as Mrs Gardiner, Tim Murphy as Mr Gardiner, Pippa Asome as the Gardine...

Elizabeth returns home to find her mother greatly impacted by the news. More of Mr Wickham's secrets come to light as the search for a Bennet sister continues. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our RedBubble store. This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Kirily McKellor as Mary Bennet, Daisy Kate Kennington as Lydia Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Ang Cuy as Mrs Gardiner, Tim Murphy ...

Elizabeth receives an unexpected and late letter from home with some dramatic family news which she fears could greatly impact her rekindled relationship with Mr Darcy. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our RedBubble store. This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Ryan O’Connor as Mr Darcy, Ang Cuy as Mrs Gardiner and Tim Murphy as Mr Gardiner. This production is directed by Liana Skewes,...

Lizzy is introduced to Darcy's younger sister, Georgiana, and gets to know her and Darcy by socialising with them at Pemberley. Miss Bingley and Mrs Hurst are the same as ever. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our RedBubble store. This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Ryan O’Connor as Mr Darcy, Paul Roberts as Mr Bingley, Lana Spencer as Louisa Hurst, Marli van der Bijl as Caroline Bingley, and introducing Tess Pa...

Elizabeth and her family are enthralled by all that they encounter at Pemberley - the grounds, the estate, and even to their surprise, the charms of its owner, whom they unexpectedly meet during their visit. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our RedBubble store. This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Ryan O’Connor as Mr Darcy, Ang Cuy as Mrs Gardiner, and introducing Tim Murphy as Mr Gardiner and Mary-Rose McLaren a...

Lydia receives an invitation which delights her, distresses Kitty and causes Elizabeth no small measure of concern. When Elizabeth's travelling plans with the Gardiners change, she finds herself within a few kilometres of Mr Darcy's estate. Will she agree to visit the grounds and risk seeing him again? Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our RedBubble store This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Be...

When Jane and Elizabeth reach the shire, they are met by Kitty and Lydia who have most interesting news. Soon after returning to Longbourn, Elizabeth reveals to Jane some of her experiences in Kent and her revelations about Mr Darcy. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our RedBubble store This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, Daisy Kate Kennington as Lydia Benn...

Elizabeth and Maria make their final visit to Rosings and despite Lady Catherine's endeavours to extend their stay, they farewell their hosts and return home to Hertfordshire via London. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our RedBubble store This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Elly Krieg as Lady Catherine de Bourgh, Alana Denham-Preston as Maria Lucas and Shannon Nicholls as Mr Collins. This production is directe...

Shocked and remorseful, Elizabeth reads and rereads Mr Darcy's letter. Though wishing to reject every word as a falsehood, the more she reads, the more Elizabeth understands. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our RedBubble store This episode features the voice of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet. This production is directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and prepared for production by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French, Liana Skewes ...

The following morning, Elizabeth personally receives a letter from Mr Darcy responding to her accusations the morning before and explaining his actions towards both Jane and Mr Bingley. His painful history with Mr Wickham is also revealed. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our RedBubble store This episode features the voice of Ryan O’Connor as Mr Darcy. This production is directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and prepared for produ...

This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet and Ryan O’Connor as Mr Darcy. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our RedBubble store This production is directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and prepared for production by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French, Liana Skewes and Marli van der Bijl. This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians, the Wadawurrung people....

Elizabeth finds out the truth about why Mr Bingley left Netherfield. Chapter 31-33 This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Elly Krieg as Lady Catherine de Bourgh, Ryan O’Connor as Mr Darcy, Ebony McClain as Charlotte Collins, and Jolan Walker as Colonel Fitzwilliam. This production is directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and prepared for production by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French, Liana Skewes and Marli van der Bijl. This podcast was p...

Elizabeth visits the newly married Mr and Mrs Collins in Hunsford and the whole party are invited to call on Lady Catherine de Bourgh at Rosings Estate. Chapter 28-30. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our RedBubble store This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Shannon Nicholls as Mr Collins, Ebony McClain as Charlotte Lucas, Nicholas Barker-Pendree as Sir William Lucas, Alana Denham-Preston as Maria Lucas, Ryan O’Co...

Mrs Bennet's brother, Mr Gardiner and his wife, arrive for a visit at Longbourn. Mrs Gardiner observes her niece's growing attraction to the dashing Mr Wickham and weighs in on the matter. And soon after, Jane returns to London with her aunt and uncle but does not receive the reception from Miss Bingley that she had expected. Chapter 25-27. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our RedBubble store This episode features the voices of Olivia French as E...

Mr Collins is determined to see out his visit at Longbourn, regardless of his reject proposal, and intends return to Huntsford on Saturday. But Charlotte Lucas has designs of her own. Chapter 22-24. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our RedBubble store This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Ebony McClain as Charlotte Lucas, Nicholas Barker-Pendree as Sir William Lucas, Pippa Asome as the Younger Lucas Sibling, Shann...

The morning after the tumultuous Netherfield Ball, Mr Collins makes an offer to Elizabeth and is somewhat surprised at her response. Jane receives a distressing letter from Caroline Bingley. Chapter 19-21 Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our Threadless store. This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Shannon Nicholls as Mr Collins, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Amelia Pawsey as Kitty Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, ...

Mr Bingley and his sisters visit Longbourn to extend a personal invitation to a ball at Netherfield Park. Elizabeth looks forward to the prospect of dancing with the dashing Mr Wickham but other suitors vie for her attention. Chapter 17-18. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our Threadless store. Directed by Liana Emmerson, narrated by Olivia French and adapted for audio by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French and Liana Emmerson. This episode features...

The arrival of the regiment has the Bennet sisters blushing. Mr Wickham opens up about his past to Elizabeth. Chapter 15-16. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our Threadless store. This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Shannon Nicholls as Mr Collins, Daisy Kennington as Lydia Bennet, Amelia Pawsey as Kitty Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet and introducing James Wait as Mr Denny and Ell...

Mr Collins arrives at Longbourn causing quite a stir within the Bennet family. Chapter 12-14. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our Threadless store. This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, Daisy Kate Kennington as Lydia Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Amelia Pawsey as Kitty Bennet, Kirily McKellor as Mary Bennet and introducing Shannon Nicholls as Mr Colli...

Darcy realises that he is in love with Elizabeth, while she finds herself surprised by him. Miss Bingley also marks Elizabeth as her enemy. Chapter 10-11. This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Ryan O’Connor as Mr Darcy, Paul Roberts as Mr Bingley, Marli van der Bijl as Caroline Bingley and Lana Spencer as Louisa Hurst. This production was directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and has been adapted for audio by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French a...

Elizabeth is stuck at Netherfield with company of mixed pleasure and boredom while she tends to her sister, Jane. She briefly entertains liking the Bingley sisters, but then they open their mouths and confirm how terrible an idea that is. Chapter 8-9. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our Threadless store. This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Ryan O’Connor as Mr Darcy, Paul Roberts as Mr Bingley, Marli van der Bij...

Elizabeth narrowly escapes from a dance with Mr Darcy, whom she has sworn never to dance with, and Jane gets ill after being sent to Netherfield in the rain. Chapter 6-7. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our Threadless store. This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Ebony McClain as Charlotte Lucas, Ryan O’Connor as Mr Darcy, Paul Roberts as Mr Bingley, Elizabeth Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, Li...

Jane reveals to her sister exactly how she feels about Mr Bingley after they meet him for the first time and the Lucas family come to visit the Bennet family to debrief about the most recent ball. Chapter 4-5. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our Threadless store. This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Kirily McKellor as Mary Bennet, Ebony McClain as Charlott...

A young man of large fortune moves into the neighborhood and causes a stir amongst the families with marriageable daughters. Love the podcast? Support us by purchasing some of our awesome merchandise on our Threadless store This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, Amelia Pawsey as Kitty Bennet, Daisy Kennington as Lydia Bennet, Kirily McKellor as Mary Bennet, Paul Roberts as Mr Bingley and Ryan O'Connor as...